NM law allows for courts to appoint Guardian ad Litems in custody cases. The types of cases that usually get a GaL appointed are those that have unique issues or are highly contentious. The whole …

There is a little known aspect of a divorce that impacts almost every family. People are usually aware of child support and spousal support but very few people have heard of interim division. The theory …

We are often presented with the question of “when can my child decide who he wants to live with?” This is a legitimate question, especially when you have a situation where the child keeps telling …

There are two types of child support worksheets in NM. Worksheet A and Worksheet B bring a lot of fights to court. Here are the basics of which worksheet to use: worksheet A is used …

There is a lot of confusion regarding how the court will handle extracurricular expenses when calculating child support. This is understandable. In a general sense, extracurricular expenses are not part of the child support calculations. …

We are often faced with situations where the other side violates a court order. Most people think that the violator should be punished, and they should. However, the reality of the court system is that …

In contested custody cases the court will often appoint a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). The attorneys of our firm have been appointed as a GAL in highly contentious and complex custody cases. A GAL is …

We often use words that we are familiar with but others may not understand. This is very true when it comes to law. Because we deal with the court system everyday we are used to …

Gross income is a funny thing. We think we know what it means. It’s an important concept in family law because gross income is used when calculating spousal support, child support and is the basis …

There are many challenging aspects to a divorce. One of those issues that we see many families struggle with is the issue of finances. In New Mexico divorce laws allow for what is known as …